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BG04 UEX

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

123,134 mi
Last recorded123,134 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG04 UEX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2019 123,134 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 150--200 right on the limit needs repair very soon (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front seat not tipping forward

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas.

oil leak

Fail 10 Jan 2019 123,132 miles

Emissions not tested oil to low (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 150--200 right on the limit needs repair very soon (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front seat not tipping forward

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas.

oil leak

Pass 16 Jan 2018 115,940 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2018 115,842 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 111,133 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Jan 2016 100,199 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake pedal rubber worn

nsf seat will not fold forwards

Fail 13 Jan 2016 100,182 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake pedal rubber worn

nsf seat will not fold forwards

Pass 13 Jan 2015 80,231 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 76,580 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 71,783 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 14 Mar 2013 71,783 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 66,825 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 66,825 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 60,696 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 54,330 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jan 2009 48,538 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 43,031 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 16 Apr 2007 32,368 miles

front no plate cracked. o/s rear tyre low on outer edge.

Fail 16 Apr 2007 32,368 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front no plate cracked. o/s rear tyre low on outer edge.

How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta?

Based on 33,753,820 MOT tests across 2,828,392 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
5,238
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,828,392
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 959,538
Brake pipe excessively corroded 870,463
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 634,942
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 563,353
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 507,195
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BG04 UEX is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2004 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 64,638 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Fiesta fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 959,538 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BG04 UEX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Fiesta typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 22 years old, this Ford Fiesta is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BG04 UEX is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 23 April 2004.

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